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Skipton to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Ardrossan takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton to Ardrossan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 47m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
5h 12m
£64–137

Skipton to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skipton and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Ardrossan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Skipton to Ardrossan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skipton to Ardrossan Town via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 5h 12m.

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